Eddie Cruz

Raised in the tough streets of the East New York section of Brooklyn, I overcame the crime, drugs and gang activities that infested my neighborhood and were part of my day-to-day life. What made for a challenging childhood prepared me with the skills necessary to be a successful undercover for the New York City Police Department, and later as a private investigator. During my years as an undercover I was immersed in the dark world of narcotics, where I also conducted numerous physical surveillances. My success led me to even assist federal agencies during their own narcotic operations. Upon retirement, I entered the private sector and focused primarily on the surveillance component of private investigations. I’m currently a licensed private investigator who chooses to work as an independent contractor for various PI companies. Using the knowledge and experiences I’ve gathered over my years in the harsh streets of Brooklyn, as an undercover in narcotics, and later as a private investigator, I created Surveillance, an easy-to-use and comprehensive guide.

Surveillance is the must-read instruction manual for all levels of expertise, from beginners to seasoned investigative veterans. Discover what type of strategy and planning is essential when preparing to begin surveillance work. Find out what equipment is best suited for the tasks at hand and why they can help you succeed. And—above all—uncover your true potential as a private investigator.

Part of being an expert at surveillance work is being able to blend into the background. But now, private investigator and former undercover detective Eddie Cruz puts everything out in the open in this must-have guide.

Informative and lighthearted, Surveillance reveals the practical and important concepts to know about this area of private investigations, including:

- How best to prepare, plan, and strategize before reporting to your assignment;

- The type of equipment that will help you succeed; and

- personal stories and experiences in the world of surveillance.

Written with authority and expertise, Surveillance holds nothing back when it comes to understanding the art of surveillance.